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Anthropogenic




Anthropogenic effects, processes, objects, or materials are those that are derived from Human activities, as opposed to those occurring in Natural Environment s without human influences.

The term is often used in the context of Environmental Externalities in the form of Chemical or Biological Waste s that are produced as By-product s of otherwise purposeful human activities. For instance, a scientific consensus holds that man-made Carbon Dioxide is the primary factor driving Climate Change .


SOURCES

Anthropogenic sources include Industry , Agriculture , Mining , Transportation , Construction , and Habitation s.


Industry



Agriculture

  • Conversion of woodlands into fields and pastures including Slash-and-burn techniques.

  • Diversion of surface and groundwater.

  • Ground water Salinization due to inadequate drainage.

  • Pollution of soil and water by Chemical s found in Fertilizer and Pesticide s.

  • dirty or unclean water



Mining



Transportation



Construction



Habitations

  • Concentration of human activities in discrete zones.

  • Concentration of waste products, sewage, and debris.